MARKETING/PROPOSAL INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
In this role, you will help support an ambitious team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Garney Construction is a growing, employee owned water and wastewater general contractor currently looking for 2020 Summer Marketing Intern(s). The Marketing Summer Internship position is intended to provide an opportunity for a currently enrolled college student to gather knowledge of marketing from a construction company perspective through proposals. This position will involve learning about solicitation and proposal development processes, while also touching on graphic design, our Cosential database, and communications. We offer hands-on experience to leverage your classroom knowledge and convert it into professional skills. Successful internships often lead to full-time positions after graduation. The marketing internship is a full-time position over a three-month period.

Responsibilities:
• Assist and learn about the development, quality check, and assembly of high-quality qualifications / winning proposals that complies and meets solicitation requirements.
• Participate and assist in proposals as needed through coordination efforts, brainstorming sessions, message development, writing, editing, and production execution.
• Participate in go/no-go decisions, kickoff meetings, storyboarding, and proposal reviews.
• Provide administrative support to the Marketing team (resumes, assist with developing presentations, Cosential tasks, and photo library).
• Learn to manage deadlines and responsibilities assigned through a responsibility matrix.
• Learn to work with graphic designers to translate narrative concepts into supporting graphics.
• Learn Cosential database and assist with inputting project and personnel information.
• Visit project sites to gain more technical industry knowledge.
• Provide support for development of our communications department.

Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, Journalism, or related field
• High level of motivation — a go-getter willing to go the extra mile.
• Excellent organization and written/verbal communication skills.
• Active listener with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deliver quality work that meets requirements and deadlines.
• Strong editing skills and attention to detail with the ability to double-check your own work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) as well as social media.
• Experience in Adobe InDesign is a plus!